Man Ray

Man Ray was an American artist and photographer known for his contributions to the Surrealist movement and his innovative techniques in photography. He was born Emmanuel Radnitzky on August 27, 1890 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Russian immigrant parents. Man Ray began his career as a painter, but became interested in photography in the 1920s and began experimenting with techniques such as solarization and double exposure. He was drawn to the Surrealist movement and became a prominent member, exhibiting his work in group shows and collaborating with artists such as Marcel Duchamp and Salvador Dali. In addition to his photography, Man Ray was also known for his experimental films and his work in collage, painting, and sculpture. He was a pioneer in the use of photograms, which are photographs made without a camera by placing objects directly onto light-sensitive paper. Throughout his career, Man Ray had numerous solo exhibitions and his work was featured in major museums around the world. He died on November 18, 1976 in Paris, France, leaving behind a significant legacy in the world of art and photography.